A Running Lifestyle Show friend suggested the topic of OCD and orthorexia, and I’m so glad that he did so. Somehow in over 190 episodes, I have never discussed OCD and orthorexia with a psychotherapist.Thank you to Tom for requesting that Dr. Kimberley Quinlan—a marriage and family psychotherapist—come on the podcast. Please note that this…

Josh Spodek is a leadership coach, teacher, marathoner, and burpee enthusiast. He comes on the show to discuss the following: How he surprisingly PRed at the Philadelphia Marathon Why he started running in the first place What was hard about training for the NYC Marathon in Chicago Why he started doing burpees and what he…

One of my favorite Balanced Athlete coaches ever is none other than Balanced Athlete co-founder Sara Gillespie. This is one of those episodes where you may want to stop running (assuming you’re running while listening to this) and do some of the exercises that Sara discusses with us (she’s cuing me, which was fun). Sara…

Dear friend of The Running Lifestyle Show, Liz Whitteberry, is here to discuss how she took on her dream race, the Badwater Salton Sea 81-miler, and what she contributes to her success. We specifically discuss the following: How she shared the love of running by helping team members of The Running Lifestyle Show run the…

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, and life coach, Dr. Teri Goetz, is back to update us on how an elimination diet helped calm down the side effects of Sjögren’s syndrome and Lyme disease, how acupuncture can help runners, and how your thoughts effect your body. We specifically discuss the following: Her journey with…

Serena and I discuss what intermittent fasting is all about and our experience with it, which you may find surprising! We specifically discuss the following: What science shows when it comes to fasting and calorie restriction If intermittent fasting is something that Serena recommends for the long haul How Serena accidentally started intermittent fasting Tips…

It’s so easy to get caught up in racking up the miles and forget to fit in strength training. If that sounds like you, and you need a little nudge to do some some strength training, then you’ll like today’s guest and author of July’s Book of the Month, Ageless Strength: Strong And Fit For…

TRLS has a return guest on today’s episode! Kristen Truempy from the Positive Psychology Podcast (and TRLS Episode 160) is back to talk about mental energy for your fuel belt. We discuss the following: Why your thoughts are fuel for your mind How to reframe negative thoughts about not having enough time to do things…

Jim and Cheryl Brown (who housed Serena Marie, RD, and I when we ran the Chicago Marathon in 2015) run by to update us about what has changed since their December 2015 visit on Episode 108. They discuss the following: Jim’s hip resurfacing surgery recovery How starting running in your mid 40s and now running…